A patient is found to have portal hypertension in the absence of cirrhosis. Considering the most common overall cause of noncirrhotic portal hypertension, which of the following is most likely to be seen on liver biopsy?

Herniated portal veins

Mastocytosis

Nodular hepatocyte parenchyma

Parasite eggs

Sinusoidal fibrosis

Board review answer #1

D. Parasite eggs: Schistosomiasis is the most common cause of noncirrhotic portal hypertension in the world

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